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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.95, 752.31 and 417.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.95, 752.31 and 417.92 is: 576.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.95 : 752.31 = 417.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.95/752.31 = 417.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.95x = 752.31 × 417.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.95x = 314,401.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,401.63/544.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.94

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